The most immediately noticeable change to the DJI Mic 2 from its predecessor is the combination wheel slash button as an alternative to touchscreen controls for navigating menus and changing settings. This is a welcome addition, and we always like to see manufacturers moving away from relying so much on touchscreens. The screen itself is a beautiful 1.1-inch OLED touchscreen panel, which is responsive and bright.
The DJI Mic 2 transmitters now come in shadow black or pearl white colors, which helps it to better match different fashion choices. The white pearl mic can look remarkably similar to a carnation with the matching windscreen attached — and pairs well with certain outfits. The pearl white version also has a different front surface material which doesn’t smudge so easily as the shadow black model, which does feature a cool transparent exterior that shows off the circuit board inside.
One of our favorite upgrades found in the DJI Mic 2 is the inclusion of new wind noise blockers. These fuzzy blobs are noticeably superior to other such wind blockers we’ve used. They’re robust, visually appealing, and easy to attach and detach quickly, thanks to a socket that doubles as a 3.5mm input jack. That jack can be used for attaching a lav mic, such as the one we tested, which is sold separately by DJI.
Compared to the previous model, the transmitter units have the location of their power, record, and link buttons swapped around, as well as a new wide grill covering the microphone. They may be attached either by its clip or by the included magnet.
